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GovTech layoffs necessary to maintain quality of digital services for Singaporeans, says Jasmin Lau

GovTech officers in their 40s formed the largest age group of affected employees, accounting for about four in 10.

Copper Marches Closer to $14,000 as Flows to US Tighten Market

Copper advanced to the highest in two months, approaching $14,000 a ton in London as traders monitored ballooning volumes of the metal in the US ahead of a decision on import tariffs by President Donald Trump.

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BP to sell US biogas business as profits soar

Chief executive says UK oil major has had several approaches for its North Sea assets

Chinese Startup AI² Robotics Is Said to Consider Hong Kong IPO

Chinese robot maker AI² Robotics is considering an initial public offering in Hong Kong, according to people familiar with the matter, looking to tap into interest for the growing sector.

Africa: Over Half of Africa's Cybercrimes Are AI-Enabled - Interpol

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- More than half of all cybercrimes reported across Africa are now AI-enabled, the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) has revealed, warning that digital attacks have rapidly evolved into an…

Europe’s Earnings Are Much Stronger Than They Look

Europe Inc. is delivering one of the strongest earnings scorecards in years, setting up regional stocks to scale fresh peaks as analysts turn even more optimistic about a broad range of sectors.

Rabobank to spend €2 billion in AI and tech as net profit stagnates

SoftBank's AI funding plans to face reckoning at earnings

Nigeria: Breastfeeding Most Effective Investment in Child Survival - Unicef

[Premium Times] The Chief of UNICEF Field office, Enugu, Juliet Chiluwe, said that although more than 90 per cent of Nigerian mothers breastfeed, optimal breastfeeding practices remained below national and global targets.

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Official Confirms Oil Pollution Findings

[HRW] Hydrocarbons Ministry Expects Full Audit of Oil Company by Late September

Will gold prices stay range-bound in the current scenario?

Gold price prediction today: Gold prices will continue to be influenced by US-Iran talks and macroeconomic data in America which would likely provide direction to the Federal Reserve on its rate decisions, says Praveen Singh, Head…